Einleitung
Without a keyboard the computer becomes essentially unusable. In this guide, you will learn how to remove and replace the keyboard.
Werkzeuge
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Shutdown the computer.
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Remove all external devices.
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Unplug the power, and any other cords, from the laptop.
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Turn the laptop upside down, with the front towards you.
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Slide the battery release latch to the left until the battery pops up.
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Lift the front edge of the battery pack and swing it back to remove it.
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On the optical drive there is small pin hole. Insert a paperclip or similarly sized object in the hole.
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The Drive will pop a short way out of the computer.
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Remove the 7mm Phillips #1 screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.
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Grip the sides of the Optical Drive and slide it out until it is completely removed from the computer.
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Remove the two 4mm Philips #1 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer.
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Turn the computer display-side up with the front panel toward you.
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Open the computer display as far as possible.
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Insert a plastic opening tool into the slots located behind the [F5] key and lift the front edge of the switch cover until it disengages from the computer.
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Insert a plastic opening tool into the slots located behind the [Insert] key and lift the front edge of the switch cover until it disengages from the computer.
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Remove the switch cover.
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Remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
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Swing the rear edge of the keyboard up and forward until it rests on the palm rest.
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Use your fingernails or two plastic opening tools to push the white portion of the ZIF connector towards the hinge of the computer.
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Remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.
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Remove the keyboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.